chased leader throughout, pushed along after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on, not pace to challenge winner
chased front pair in rear in touch, novicey at times, mistake and lost ground 12th, weakened before 2 out
led, jumped well, shaken up when in command before last, stayed on well, unchallenged
Wilde Spirit remains without a win after 18 starts and makes her chasing bow. Jubilympics won off a higher mark over fences last year and has a recent outing under her belt but this can go to LOST IN MONTMARTE. Placed over fences the last twice including at Stratford last week, Alastair Ralph’s mare looks to have a good opportunity to land her first win over fences.
Jubilympics 15-2 (11-7) Held up in last pair, not fluent 7th, ridden and outpaced final bend, went well held 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 6, 13l behind Montys Medoc (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Wilde Spirit (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place before 3 out, soon well held, kept on but no chance flat, 5th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Itsaboutime (10-0) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Lost In Montmartre (FR) 11-5fav (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden to keep pace with leader home turn, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Representing Bob (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Oct.